Laser Operator

Entry-Level CNC Laser Operator

Location: Darra, Brisbane QLD
Industry: Manufacturing / Metal Processing
Employment Type: Casual ongoing opportunity
Shifts: Day shift and afternoon shift available
Pay Rate: Day shift from $36.00 per hour casual | Afternoon shift from $41.41 per hour casual

RPR Trades is seeking reliable and safety-focused Entry-Level CNC Laser Operators for a well-established Australian-owned metal processing and fabrication business based in Darra.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a forklift ticket and an interest in manufacturing, sheet metal, steel processing or CNC machinery. Full training and support will be provided for the right person, however previous experience in a production, warehouse, machine operating or fabrication environment will be highly regarded.

About the Role

You will be working in a modern manufacturing environment, assisting with the operation of CNC laser cutting equipment to produce accurate metal components to specification.

Duties may include:

• Assisting with the setup and operation of CNC laser cutting machines
• Loading and unloading sheet material safely
• Checking material type, thickness and quantity before production
• Reading basic work orders, job sheets and production instructions
• Monitoring machine operation during production
• Checking finished parts for quality and accuracy
• Using basic measuring equipment
• Moving materials and finished products with a forklift
• Replacing basic consumables under direction
• Reporting faults, defects or material concerns
• Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe
• Following all workplace health and safety procedures

To be considered, you will need:

• Current forklift licence
• Reliable transport
• Strong commitment to safety
• Good attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Positive attitude and good work ethic
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Highly Regarded

• Previous machine operating experience
• Experience in manufacturing, steel, sheet metal, fabrication or warehouse environments
• Ability to read basic drawings or job sheets
• Overhead crane, gantry crane or materials handling experience
• Previous CNC laser, plasma, press brake or metal processing experience

What’s on Offer

• Darra location
• Entry-level opportunity with training provided
• Day shift: 6.00am to 2.00pm
• Afternoon shift: 1.30pm to 10.00pm
• Day shift from $36.00 per hour casual
• Afternoon shift from $41.41 per hour casual
• Ongoing work for the right person
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Supportive production team

Apply Now

If you are reliable, safety-focused and interested in building experience in CNC laser cutting and metal processing, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your current resume or contact:

Barbara Wheeler
Senior Candidate Services Consultant
RPR Trades
Phone: (07) 3456 5604
Email: barbara.wheeler@rprtrades.com